# Musical Rope Attatchments The 'knot(e)' Device by Matthieu Minguet Ties Together Sound and Visual By Alexandra Serrano | Published 2012-07-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knote-device-by-matthieu-minguet References: [creativeapplications.net](http://www.creativeapplications.net/sound/knote-by-matthieu-minguet-rope-as-sound-and-visual-interface-for-iphone-ecal/) Interaction with handheld devices is done in a fantastically twisted way with the 'knot(e)' Device by Matthieu Minguet. The device allows users to create sounds and patterns on a touchscreen, as if the rope attachment were a [musical instrument](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artinoise-zefiro). Each attachment is composed of various materials such as wooden cylinders, rubber rings and silicone tubes. The developed prototypes each produce different [sounds and visualizations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gradient-synth) which can be joined to form entirely new compositions. The moving of the rope attachment boosts visual and sound response when intersected. However, according to [Creative Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desktop-speaker-system), "the absence of knots and curves restores the application to its original position." The ability to manipulate a tactile object to generate sound and visual patterns is unprecedented in its user-friendly quality. Matthieu Minguet's application is technologically savvy whilst promoting creativity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Tactile Sound Generation:** This trend involves tactile devices used to generate sound and visual patterns and can disrupt the music and gaming industries - **Interactive Touchscreen Technology:** This trend involves the integration of interactive touchscreen technology in the development of musical instruments and can disrupt the music industry - **Innovative Musical Design:** This trend involves the creation of innovative musical designs using diverse materials like wooden cylinders, rubber rings, and silicone tubes and can disrupt the music and interior design industries ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Music Industry:** The 'knot(e)' Device by Matthieu Minguet can disrupt the music industry through its innovative musical design and tactile sound generation - **Gaming Industry:** Tactile devices used for sound generation can disrupt the gaming industry by creating a more immersive gaming experience - **Interior Design Industry:** Innovative musical designs using diverse materials can disrupt the interior design industry by providing new and unique decoration options for commercial and residential spaces ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multifunctional Music Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chorda.md) - [Music Analysis Compact Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analist.md) - [Hand-Sensing Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roli-airwave.md) - [Mobile Music Analysis Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-analysis-device.md) - [Portable Music Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-midi-controller.md) - [Compact Bio-Synth Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-scion.md) - [Connected Musical Chord Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chord-machine-akt01.md) - [Stackable Modular Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3tonic.md) - [Climbing Rope-Crafted Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/entwined-objects.md)